Authentic tzatziki And Greek Salad

Step 1

Peel the cucumber and slice in half lengthwise and use teaspoon to run down the middle and remove the seeds. Grate add salt and leave in a sieve to drain (for an hour or even better overnight) or wrap in a clean tea towel and squeeze well to remove excess water)

Step 2

Squeeze out as much liquid from the cucumber as possible and place the pulp in a bowl.

Step 3

Spoon into a small bowl, stir through the chopped dill. Add a swirl of olive oil and an olive on top

Step 4

Mix garlic with yogurt and mint and let it infuse while cucumber draining. Add the drained cucumber and mix well.

Step 5

Chop the tomatoes, cucumber and pepper into large chunks and place in a large serving bowl.

Step 6

Slice the onion and add to the bowl.

Step 7

Add the Feta and olives and dress the salad with the olive oil, lemon juice, seasoning and dried oregano.